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Composition
Vectran® is an aromatic polyester spun from a liquid crystal polymer in a melt
extrusion process.
Key Features
• High strength to weight ratio
• Good creep resistance
• High abrasion resistance
• Excellent flex fatigue properties
• Minimal moisture absorption
• Excellent chemical resistance
Disadvantages
• Vectran® suffers from UV degradation, which
causes strength loss and discoloration
• Hair-like filaments tend to fray
FIBER-LINE® PROCESS FOR
VECTRAN® LIQUID CRYSTAL POLYMER
• Coating
• Twisting
• Extrusion
• Pultrusion
• Precision Winding
FIBER-LINE® VECTRAN® PRODUCTS
• Strength Members
• Ripcords
• Belt & Hose Reinforcement Yarn
• Industrial Fabric Yarn
• Synthetic Wire Rope
Abrasion
Yarn on Yarn
Abrasion
Ultraviolet (UV)
Flame
(Acid)
(Alkali)
(Organic Solvent)
P P X P P P P
Property UOM Value
Breaking Tenacity g/d 23.0
Specific Gravity Ratio 1.40
Elongation @ Break % 3.8
Tensile Modulus g/d 600
Moisture Regain* %
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